Belconnen Community Service (BCS) Gym and Fitness program offer a variety of publicly accessible classes for people for people of all fitness levels and abilities, with many classes specifically tailored to suit mature participants hoping to maintain and improve their fitness in later life.

BCS Gym and Fitness classes include:

• Mature Strength (Machine), a class designed to improve fitness and functional strength for daily activities with both machine exercises and basic free weight exercises
• Mature Fitness (No Machines), a class for more mature participants to improve strength, balance and coordination to assist with everyday activities
• Multiple Sclerosis: Be Better Balanced, a program designed specifically for people with Multiple Sclerosis to maintain and improve strength and balance
• Backs in Balance: Staying active and on your feet, a health promotion program with a focus on falls prevention (it may also assist with recovery)
• Mature Multi Fitness, a low impact cardio, strength-based gym class

Please visit the website or contact BCS on (02) 6264 0200 and bcc [at] bcsact.com.au for more information.

Alive Health and Fitness offer Smart Moves, a low to moderate intensity class suitable for those with or at risk of chronic disease, diabetes or obesity.

Please visit the website or contact Alive Health and Fitness on (02) 6295 9500 and info [at] alivehealthclubs.com.au for more information.

UC Health Clinics Function Focus is an exercise and mobility class aimed at individuals looking to retain their independence and improve functionality. These programs are conducted in a group environment monitored by accredited exercise Physiologists and Exercise Physiology students. The classes cater for individuals with:

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Cardiorespiratory disease
• Metabolic conditions
• Neurological and neuromuscular impairments
• Conditions of ageing
• Other chronic and complex pathologies

Please visit the website or contact UC Health Clinics on (02) 6201 5843 and healthclinic [at] canberra.edu.au for more information.

Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic hydrotherapy services can assist with decreasing pain, lessening muscle tension, increasing circulation, improving balance and stability, increasing muscular strength and endurance, maintaining fitness and providing early rehabilitation following injury or surgery.

Please visit the website or contact Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic on (02) 6251 3487 and belconnen [at] physiotherapyclinic.net.au for more information.

Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic offer strength and conditioning classes and one-on-one sessions to assist with reducing muscle loss, injury risk, arthritic pain and body fat while improving bone density and increasing metabolic rates.

Please visit the website or contact Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic on (02) 6251 3487 and belconnen [at] physiotherapyclinic.net.au for more information.

Arthritis ACT Strength and Balance is an entry level exercise program designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength and confidence in completing everyday tasks. The program is run over 10 sessions at locations in Kaleen, Weston Creek and Tuggeranong.

They also conduct a weekly casual class at Arthritis ACT in Bruce.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Arthritis ACT offer yoga and chair yoga classes throughout the year to help improve muscle tone, better breathing habits, reduction of stress, better sleep and a sense of wellbeing. Chair yoga is accessible to those who cannot stand or who lack the mobility to move easily between seated and standing positions.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Arthritis ACT offer Tai Chi programs run by a qualified exercise physiologist to reduce pain and improve mental and physical wellbeing. The Tai Chi programs assist with:

• Reducing stress
• Increasing balance and flexibility
• Feeling relaxed
• Improving overall mind and body

The 8-week beginner program, 'Tai Chi for Health and Falls Prevention’ is run in both Kaleen and Bruce. A Hydro Tai Chi program is run at Canberra Hospital.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Capital Hydrotherapy provide a range of services to assist with the following chronic health conditions, including:

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chronic pain (Fibromyalgia, lower back pain)
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Heart disease
• Occupational rehabilitation and Worker’s Compensation clients
• Joint replacement and reconstruction
• Spinal surgery or neurosurgery
• Falls prevention, poor balance
• Stiffness, muscular weakness,
• Stroke and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease and other neurological conditions

They also offer a range of group hydrotherapy classes, including Hydrolates.

Please visit the website or contact Capital Hydrotherapy [on (02) 6156 2223 and reception [at] capitalhydrotherapy.com.au for more information.

Higher Function Physiotherapy offer exercise physiology services with accredited exercise physiologists who specialise in the prescription of exercises to assist with the prevention and management of chronic health conditions. Exercise can assist with injury prevention, rehabilitation of chronic injuries and sports specific strength and conditioning.

Higher Function Physiotherapy exercise physiology services can assist with the following chronic health conditions:

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Osteoporosis
• Obesity
• Neurological conditions
• Depression
• Persistent pain

Please visit the website or contact Higher Function Physiotherapy on (02) 6262 9664 and reception [at] higherfunction.com.au for more information.